The TempestPerformance Dates: Wednesday 28th July – Saturday 31st July 2021
Performance Times: 7.45pm (plus an additional 2pm matinee on Sat 31st July) Performance Venue: Cannizaro Park (Wimbledon) On an isolated island, a magician plots revenge for their sibling's betrayal… A classic Shakespearean comedy about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness, The Tempest is set on an island near Italy where Prospero, the one-time Duke of Milan, and his beautiful daughter, Miranda, live with a sprite called Ariel and a strange wild being called Caliban. Prospero conjures a violent storm, wrecking a ship carrying the current Duke, Antonio, onto the island. When Ferdinand, the heir of Naples goes missing, the stranded nobles venture into the depths of the island to search for him and discover more than they bargained for. When Ferdinand meets Miranda, events are set in motion that will change the lives of the island’s inhabitants forever. The beautiful setting of Cannizaro Park will once again provide us with a stunning backdrop for this year’s open-air performances (this year performed in the round with amplified sound). The Tempest will mark the 10th year of Mayhem’s popular summer tradition of bringing the Bard to South London. |
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Alex Johnson Producers: Matt Bentley, Emma Batchelor, Jon Wade & Elinor Morgan Jones Assistant Director: Georgina Macfarlane CAST LIST Prospero: Tom Cane Miranda: Caroline Steer Ariel: Hannah McCorry, Becky Sweeney and Alexandra Thomas Caliban: Alex Johnston Ferdinand: Freddie Brown Alonsa: Phoebe Fleetham Gonzala: Carole Stewart Antonio: Matt Bentley Sebastian: Frances Marriott Stephano: Nigel Haynes Trinculo: Nick Batchelor Boatswain: Ian Green Master: George Still |
EARLY ACCESS TICKETS!
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COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS - Mayhem is excited to bring The Tempest to Cannizaro Park, but acknowledges the current situation regarding Covid-19 may have an impact on this. The safety of our cast, production team and audiences are of the upmost importance. As per the current government roadmap we are allowed to perform to a full capacity audience 28th – 31st July 2021. Should this change then we will adhere to guidance and some blocking or staging may need to be changed to allow for the show to be performed to a socially-distanced audience in a Covid-safe environment.
RUGS OR CHAIRS - Separate rug and chair zones will also be operation and chairs must not be used in rug areas. Hire chairs are available, but must be selected at the time of booking. Additional hire chairs will not be available at the park. Please bring your own rugs or seating if you are not hiring chairs.
TOILETS & HAND SANITISER - Portaloo toilet facilities will be provided along with hand sanitising stations when you enter and exit the performance area.
FOOD & DRINK - Picnics are welcome, however there will be no food or drink available for purchase at the park this year. All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave and removed from the park.
ACCESSIBILITY - All performances will feature amplified sound. Due to Covid safety guidelines and council works at the park, the venue will not be accessible for wheelchair users this year.
DOGS - Although allowed in Cannizaro Park, dogs will not be allowed within the Italian Gardens on performance days.
CANCELLATION - We will only cancel a performance if absolutely necessary due to adverse weather conditions or a change in COVID safety guidelines. In either instance, Mayhem will not be able to provide tickets for an alternative performance or issue monetary refunds.
RUGS OR CHAIRS - Separate rug and chair zones will also be operation and chairs must not be used in rug areas. Hire chairs are available, but must be selected at the time of booking. Additional hire chairs will not be available at the park. Please bring your own rugs or seating if you are not hiring chairs.
TOILETS & HAND SANITISER - Portaloo toilet facilities will be provided along with hand sanitising stations when you enter and exit the performance area.
FOOD & DRINK - Picnics are welcome, however there will be no food or drink available for purchase at the park this year. All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave and removed from the park.
ACCESSIBILITY - All performances will feature amplified sound. Due to Covid safety guidelines and council works at the park, the venue will not be accessible for wheelchair users this year.
DOGS - Although allowed in Cannizaro Park, dogs will not be allowed within the Italian Gardens on performance days.
CANCELLATION - We will only cancel a performance if absolutely necessary due to adverse weather conditions or a change in COVID safety guidelines. In either instance, Mayhem will not be able to provide tickets for an alternative performance or issue monetary refunds.